Newark to Toronto (EWR–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 347 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 112 | 223, BCS3, CR9, E75, E75L, E75S, E7W | 1h25-1h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 56 | BCS3, E75L, E7W | 1h35-1h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WS WestJet | 2 | 7F8 | 1h33 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Newark
| Metric | EWR→YYZ | TEB→YYZ | LGA→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 170 | 2 | 212 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 55m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
EWR–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Newark to Toronto: US-Canada Transborder Shuttle
EWR-YYZ is a high-frequency transborder route connecting the New York metro area to Canada's largest city. United and Air Canada combine for 8 to 12 daily nonstops. Block time is 1 hour 25 to 40 minutes on the short 350-mile sector. United operates from its Newark hub and feeds connecting traffic from across its domestic network. Air Canada uses the route to feed its own Toronto hub, which connects to destinations across Canada and Asia. The route serves finance, media, and tech sectors with heavy weekday business traffic. Toronto's Bay Street financial district and New York's Wall Street maintain constant business travel flow between them.
Border Processing and Connectivity
A key feature of this route is US preclearance at Toronto Pearson for the return trip. Passengers flying YYZ-EWR clear US customs and immigration before boarding in Toronto and arrive at Newark as domestic passengers. This eliminates immigration lines at EWR on arrival. In the EWR-to-YYZ direction, Canadian immigration is processed on landing at Pearson. YYZ Terminal 1 handles Star Alliance carriers including United and Air Canada, keeping connections within the same building. The UP Express train from Pearson to Union Station runs every 15 minutes and takes 25 minutes, making downtown Toronto easily accessible without a car.